This is one to
This is one to file away for future reference. The “No Child Left Behind Act” references homeschools in several places. Here are some relevant sections.
SEC. 411(b)(4)(D) “APPLICABILITY TO HOME SCHOOLS- Nothing in this section
shall be construed to affect home schools, whether or not a home school is
treated as a home school or a private school under State law, nor shall any
home schooled student be required to participate in any assessment
referenced or authorized under this section.”
Part E, Subpart 1, SEC. 9506 PRIVATE, RELIGIOUS, AND HOME SCHOOLS.
(a) APPLICABILITY TO NONRECIPIENT PRIVATE SCHOOLS- Nothing in this Act
shall be construed to affect any private school that does not receive funds
or services under this Act, nor shall any student who attends a private
school that does not receive funds or services under this Act be required to
participate in any assessment referenced in this Act.
(b) APPLICABILITY TO HOME SCHOOLS- Nothing in this Act shall be construed
to affect a home school, whether or not a home school is treated as a home
school or a private school under State law, nor shall any student schooled
at home be required to participate in any assessment referenced in this Act.
(c) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION ON PROHIBITION OF FEDERAL CONTROL OVER NONPUBLIC
SCHOOLS- Nothing in this Act shall be construed to permit, allow, encourage,
or authorize any Federal control over any aspect of any private, religious,
or home school, whether or not a home school is treated as a private school
or home school under State law. This section shall not be construed to bar
private, religious, or home schools from participation in programs or
services under this Act.
(d) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION ON STATE AND LOCAL EDUCATIONAL AGENCY MANDATES-
Nothing in this Act shall be construed to require any State educational
agency or local educational agency that receives funds under this Act to
mandate, direct, or control the curriculum of a private or home school,
regardless or whether or not a home school is treated as a private school
under state law, nor shall any funds under this Act be used for this
purpose.